Automatic spout



Aug. 30, 1932. H. HENIG AUTOMATIC SPOUI Filed May 8. 1930 gwwmtow HEMP) Haw/ Patented Aug. 3%,

* *UNi'ran stares} PA NT OFFICE HENRYHENIG.oranaooxirzn, NEW YORK AUTOMATIC snow" Application filed May s, 1930. Serial to. 450,808.

This invention relates to containers and particularly to a novel mechanlcal means for automatically moving the spout of the container into operative position whereby the contents of the container may be quickly poured therefrom. I

An object of this invention is to provide a container having the usual opening therein through which the contents thereof is to be poured, to arrange a spout adjacent theo'pen- 7 ing whereby it may be movable therethrough and to provide novel-spring means for automatically moving the spout through the opening upon removal of the cover, the means being operable without theassistance of the usual depending guide for the spout.

Another object is to-provide a spring so tensioned that the free extremity thereof will serve to urge the spout into operative position and at the same time assist in guiding the spout during its movement.

A further object is to provide a spring so tensioned and having a portion adjacent its free extremity so formed'that the said por- 3 tion will extend into and loosely engage the Figure 1 is a partial section of a container showing the operation of the spring and spout,

Figure 2 is a spring, and

Figure 3 is a section taken substantially on line 33 of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawing the numeral indicates the top of a container such as is commonly used for holding lubricating oils and the like. The top 10 is provided with bottom plan View of the the usual opening 11 adjacent which is arranged an upstanding externally threaded annular portion 12 adapted to receive a "threaded cap. 13 in order'to close the opening. I

A preferably arcuate spout 1 .2 is adapted to be moved from the interior of the con tamer through the opening 11 upon the rethe contents of the container may be poured through the spout. The spout is preferably T tapered outwardly as shown at 15 and the bottom thereof is provided with an annular the top of the container to limit the outward movement of the spout.

moval of the cap, into a position whereby flange 16wl1ich' engages the inner face of Novel means is provided to automatically I move the spout into its outward position when the cap 1s removed from the container.

This means comprises a spring indicated as a whole by the numeral 17 which is provided with a' coiled portion 18 intermediateits ends whereby a short arm 19 and a relatively long arm 20 are provided communicating with the coiled portion. The short arm 19 is preferably secured to the inner face of the top of the container by welding or other suitable means, and the long arm 20 is bentdownwardly to form a bowed portion substanti'ally as shown in Figure 1. Adjacent its free extremity the arm 20 is-bent to form a substantially annular portion 21 of a diamj eter substantially equal to the diameter of the spout 14 adjacent its lower extremity and the arm is then bent upwardly as at 22 whereby its free extremity will loosely engage the inner wall of the spout.

The operation of the device is asfollows. When'the container is full of liquid or the hke, the spout is in the position shownin dotted lines in Figure 1. In this position the spring is tensioned to move the spout forwardly through the opening 11 upon the removal of the cap 13. The annular portion 21of the spring loosely engages the inner wall of the spout and the free extremity of the spring also loosely engages the inner wall at a'distance from the annular member.

During its upward movement the spout'is urged through the opening by means of the spring and the spout will be partially guided therethrough by engagement with the wall of the opening. The annular portion and the free extremity of the spring are always in loose engagement with the interior of the spout and will assist in guiding the spout during its upward movement until thelatter is in the full line position shown in Figure 1. The engagement of the flange 16 with the inner face of the top of the container adjacent the opening, is pre'ferablya loseengagement and it has been found in practice that if a small portion of air is permitted to enter the container adjacent theif lange the liquid is more easily poured therefrom.

It will be obvious that I have provided a novel means whichwill positively urge the ispout'into its operative position and will assist in guidin the soout durin its movevision of the. annular portion 21 within the spout permits the free extremity of the spring to move to accommodate itself tothe 1 curve of the spout when the latter is forced downwardl and at the same time continuously permits the loose engagement previously referred to. It will also be obvious that the spout may be freely turned in any direction when in its upward positionso that itmay be arranged to facilitate pouring the contentsof the container, 7

7 It is to be understood that the form of the invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same and that various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may bearesorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims. i

I claim:

1. In a container having an opening therein, a tubular spout movable through said opening between extended and retracted positions, and a spring connected tothe container and normally urging said spout through said opening, said spring having an annular portion projecting a substantial distance into said spout and loosely engaging the walls thereof throughout its range of movement to assist in guiding said spout in its movement through said'opening.

2. In a container having an opening there in, an arcuate spoutrmovable through said opening between extended and retracted positions, and 'a spring connected to the container and normally urging said spout through said opening, said spring including an arm bent to form an annular portion intermediate its ends adapted to extend into and engage the walls ofsaid spout, the free extremity of said arm being directed a substantial distance into said spout and engaging a wall thereof, said free extremity and said annular portion being in engagement with the spout throughout its range of movement to assist in guiding said spout in its movement through said opening.

3. In a container having an opening therein, an arcuate spout movable through said opening between extended and retracted positions, and a spring connected tothecontainer and having a portion extending into said spout and loosely engaging the walls thereof throughout 'its range of movement to urge said spout through said opening.

4:. In a container having an opening therein, an varcuate spout movable through said open ing, and a spring normally urging said spout through said opening, said spring. being coiled intermediate its ends to provide a long armand a short arm leading from said coiled portion,said short armbeingsecured to thetop of said container, said long arm being bowed and being provided with an annular portion adaptedto extendinto and loosely engage the walls of said spout, the extremity of said long arm adjacent said annular portion being extended outwardly and into loose engagement with a wall of said spout in both its extended 1 and retracted positions.

5; In a container having an opening therein, a spout movable through said opening between extended and retracted positions, and a spring connected to the container and normally urging said spout through said opening, said spring having a portion extending longitudinally into said spoutand loosely engaging the walls thereof throughout its range of movement. to assistin guidmg the spout in its movement through said opening Intestimony whereof I affix my signature.

HENRY HENIG.

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